Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello. I was recently diagnosed with autism, it wasn't really a surprise, I've known for a while but wanted it as a confirmed diagnosis for my own peace of mind. Since I was little I've been obsessed with gardening. I love flowers, and growing things. My Grampy was the exact same, I used to help him in his own garden.
I struggle with both depression and anxiety as well and had a mental breakdown a few years ago and have let my garden become overgrown, weedy and neglected. But this year I'm determined to get back out there and get it looking nice again. Previously I grew flowers, beans, raspberries and carrots. This year I want to do that again.
Hi Snowdrop. Welcome to the community. I was diagnosed as autistic last year, and I have struggled with depression and anxiety for at least 26 years. I have a YouTube channel called Autistic Not Alien, and my most recent video was about depression. Autistic communities like this one are so important - as my autistic friend Paul said: 'I like being alone, but I don't like *feeling* alone.' (P.S. He has his own much more established YouTube channel, which is called Adult with Autism.)